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Express Tribune
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Phaedra Parks returns to RHOA after 8 years, reflects on past firing and shades new costars
Phaedra Parks made a highly anticipated return to The Real Housewives of Atlanta on May 25, stepping into Kenya Moore's role after her mid-season exit. The 51-year-old attorney, who was fired in 2017 after spreading rumors about Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker, reflected on her controversial departure, admitting, 'Unfortunately, the last time you saw me wasn't my best moment." Despite acknowledging her past mistake, Phaedra hinted at not being entirely to blame, stating, 'He who is without fault cast the first stone.' Phaedra's return marks a reunion with former friend Porsha Williams, with whom she's made amends. Their bond, described as unbreakable, was apparent when Phaedra said, 'When there is a true friendship, no matter what you go through, it can never be broken.' Their shared history and playful dynamic added a lighthearted tone to the episode, including Phaedra's quick wit and shade aimed at new cast members. As for the new faces, Phaedra wasted no time injecting humor into the group. She compared Kelli Ferrell to a "garden gnome" and threw playful jabs at Brit Eady, saying, "She's got more bodies than Willie.' This moment of humor was followed by a hilarious exchange with Porsha about Drew Sidora's rumored romantic entanglements. In her confessional, Phaedra ended the episode with a cheeky remark, calling her new co-stars 'strawberry shortcake on steroids' and teasing the upcoming drama. With a promise of more fun and foolishness ahead, Phaedra left fans excited for the season's unfolding drama.
New York Post
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Phaedra Parks explains why she returned to ‘RHOA' after it ‘took a dip' — and teases an ‘explosive reunion'
She's got her peach back. Phaedra Parks spilled all the details about her upcoming return to 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta,' which debuts Sunday at 9 p.m. ET., in an exclusive interview with The Post. 'We've been talking about it for some time, but it needed to be the right moment for me and for my family,' the mom of two said of coming back to the Bravo show after a six-season hiatus. Advertisement 7 Cheez-It x Phaedra Parks. Jayden Mack 'Porsha [Williams] basically called me as well, like, 'Hey, would you consider it?' And I love Porsha. Frick and Frack is always fun, always about friendship,' Parks explained. 'That really made me really think about it seriously.' 7 Phaedra Parks has a new partnership with Cheez-It Snap'd. Jayden Mack Advertisement 'So it's been a wonderful return because it was like going home, like riding a bike,' she added, while promoting her collaboration with Cheez-It Snap'd to introduce the limited-edition Cheez-It Snap'd Back Bag. 'I just got back on and got right in the swing of things. And I just think it's gonna be a very amazing season.' Parks, who makes her official return to the show on Sunday's episode, told The Post she wasn't nervous about joining the rest of the ladies so late into the season. 7 Phaedra Parks at the 'RHOA' Season 16 premiere party in Atlanta on March 7. Getty Images 'You know what, I'm pretty courageous,' she said. 'Living people ain't gonna scare me if the dead didn't scare me.' Advertisement The mortician went on, 'It felt so good to be back where I started. It feels good to hopefully be a part of the resurgence of the 'Housewives' because, you know, they took a dip. So hopefully we can bring them back to stellar status. Obviously it's very nostalgic for people who have watched me have both of my sons on television to now see them as tweens.' 7 The 'RHOA' Season 16 cast: Brit Eady, Phaedra Parks, Angela Oakley, Porsha Williams, Shamea Morton Mwangi, Drew Sidora, Kelli Ferrell. Gizelle Hernandez/James Bianchi/Bravo 7 Phaedra Parks on Bravo. Bravo The reality star said that the mix of veteran Housewives and newbies in the Season 16 cast makes for 'the best formula' for the show. Advertisement 'I think you have to revamp it just to refresh the brand. But at the same time, 'Housewives' has always been about nostalgia,' Parks noted. 'People tuning in to see people they grew up with and the Housewives that they love.' 7 Phaedra Parks on 'The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip' Season 2. Zack DeZon/Peacock via Getty Images 'So yeah, I think when you are going to revamp it, you've got to mix the old with the new,' she added. 'You're coming back to see people that you are very familiar with, but you're getting a little splash of fresh people and ideas.' While the Season 16 reunion hasn't filmed yet, Parks predicts the get-together will be 'explosive.' 'I think a lot of people are gonna be in the hot seat — including myself,' she said. 7 Phaedra Parks arrives at 'Watch What Happens Live' in NYC. Christopher Peterson / 'People love to try to put my feet to the fire. So, you know I'm ready. I stay ready so I don't have to get ready,' Parks stated. 'So yeah, let's do it.' Now that she's back on 'RHOA,' Parks told The Post that she's 'definitely there for the long-haul.' Advertisement 'I am loyal to who's loyal to me. I love NBCUniversal, Peacock, and they've been great to me,' she said. 'And so I will definitely be great to them.' 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' airs Sundays at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo.
USA Today
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Bravo's 'Next Gen NYC' cast features 'Real Housewives' kids living in New York
Bravo's 'Next Gen NYC' cast features 'Real Housewives' kids living in New York Show Caption Hide Caption Phaedra Parks returning to Real Housewives of Atlanta Phaedra Parks is returning to Real Housewives of Atlanta after being gone for 6 seasons. Fox - 5 Atlanta The 2010s had E!'s "The Rich Kids of Beverly Hills." Now, the next generation of famous children is set to star on Bravo's upcoming series, "Next Gen NYC." The Bravo reality show, which premieres June 3, will feature adult children of cast members from the "Real Housewives" franchise. The show will follow the friend group, all in their 20s, as they navigate business pursuits, personal drama and their own goals in New York City. While some were raised by reality TV royalty or hail from a famous family, others are starting their empires from scratch. The trailer, released Tuesday, proved the drama doesn't end on "Housewives." In one scene, Ariana Biermann appeared to reference a past family controversy for fellow cast member Ava Dash. "Excuse me, Becky with the good hair? I want Ava" with the attitude, Biermann quipped in the trailer. In 2016, Dash's mother, Rachel Roy, was the subject of tabloid rumors about an affair with Jay Z following the release of lyrics from Beyoncé's "Lemonade" album that referred to "Becky with the good hair." At the time, Roy denied the speculation, saying there is "no truth to the rumors." During a double-decker bus ride around the city, some friends get hit by tree branches and in select trailer scenes, tension turns into comedic relief. "This friend group is honestly a beautiful hot mess," newbie Georgia McCann said in another clip. Who's in the 'Next Gen NYC' cast? The "Next Gen NYC" cast includes New Jersey titan Teresa Giudice's eldest daughter Gia Giudice alongside Ariana Biermann and Riley Burruss, the respective daughters of former Atlanta housewives Kim Zolciak and Kandi Burruss. Brooks Marks, the youngest son of Salt Lake City star Meredith Marks, is also a cast member alongside Ava Dash, who's the daughter of music mogul Damon Dash and designer Rachel Roy. Brooks' sister, Chloe Marks, will appear as a friend of the cast. Teddi Mellencamp has numerous tumors, will undergo emergency surgery The cast also includes influencer Emira D'Spain and newcomers McCann, Charlie Zakkour, Shai Fruchter and Hudson McLeroy. "Next Gen NYC" premieres June 3 at 9 p.m. EDT on Bravo.
Yahoo
09-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How to watch ‘RHOA' Season 16 premiere: Cast, episodes, trailer and more
Page Six may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. A new era of 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' begins tonight. Season 16 of the long-running Bravo series will begin, for the first time since Season 2, without Kandi Burruss. She announced that she'd be leaving the show after 14 seasons at the 2024 Grammys, just months after it was announced that Bravo was exploring rebooting the series with a primarily new cast. The seven-person cast will consist of some returning favorites, like Porsha Williams and Phaedra Parks, and some brand-new faces. Want to tune into the new season live? Keep reading for one of our favorite ways to stream TV live without cable. 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' is on every Sunday at 8:00 p.m. ET. Season 16 of 'RHOA' premieres on Sunday, March 9. 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' airs exclusively on Bravo. The only way to watch 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' live without cable is by using a live TV streaming service. We recommend DIRECTV Stream, which comes with a five-day free trial and includes Bravo in its base plan. With new genre packs available that let you curate your streaming experience, you can also subscribe to the MyEntertainment pack, which offers Bravo at a lower price. TRY DIRECTV STREAM FREE fuboTV is another great free option that's also offering great savings on the first month. After a seven-day free trial, you'll be able to save $25 on your first month, bringing the $84.99/month price down to $54.99. Although Sling TV doesn't offer a free trial, you can get 50% off your first month of the live TV service. The Blue plan is the one that includes Bravo, and it's currently just $22.50 for that first month. You can also watch new episodes of 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' on Peacock, though you'll have to wait until Monday to stream them. Seven women will make up the cast of Season 16, and of them, three are brand new to the franchise. Brit Eady, Kelli Ferrell, and Angela Oakley will make their 'RHOA' debuts with tonight's episode. Shamea Morton Mwangi, who has appeared as a guest and 'friend of' over the years, has been promoted to a full-time housewife. Drew Sidora is back as the only housewife actually carrying over from Season 15. The other two returnees are Porsha Williams, who last appeared in Season 13, and Phaedra Parks, who is returning after a nine-year break and a stint on 'Married to Medicine.' Cynthia Bailey will serve as a 'friend of' the housewives, while former friend Monyetta Shaw-Carter will be featured as a guest this season. Following a scandal that left her suspended from the series, Kenya Moore will appear in a guest capacity this season. For more Page Six reality TV updates … Listen to our 'Virtual Reali-Tea' podcast Shop our exclusive merch Bravo has not confirmed an episode count for 'RHOA' Season 16 yet; the last three seasons to air had between 18 and 21 episodes per season, so it's likely Season 16 will have a similar episode count. This article was written by Angela Tricarico, Commerce Writer/Reporter for the New York Post, Page Six, and Decider. Angela keeps readers up to date with information on how to watch all of your favorite reality TV shows and movies on each streaming service. Not only does Angela test and compare the streaming services she writes about to ensure readers are getting the best prices, but she's also a superfan specializing in the intersection of shopping, tech, sports, celebrities, and pop culture. Prior to joining The Post in 2023, she wrote about streaming and consumer tech at Insider Reviews
